GlobeTrekker: Most Enjoyed Travel Program on TV

Just finished watching Globe Trekker's the 1 hour program on Egypt, and felt that posting here might mean that a few more people would learn about this great program that airs on PBS (if you are based in the U.S). You can also watch the episodes on DVD, which is what I did to view Egypt.

Highly recommended for both armchair travelers and airplane travelers. The premise for this program/travel video is this: One twenty-something traveler lands in a country and backpacks his or her way around to places of interest. The nice thing about these video programs is that the emphasis is on the experience rather than on the sights. This is certainly not your top 10 things to see in XYZ type of a travel program. (The theme music for GT is very catchy. Does anyone know where I could find an MP3 of that tune?)

The unquestionable king of the GlobeTrekker hill is Ian Wright. (Any disagreements here from other GT fans?) Don't miss his quotes and his travel philosophy. This guy Ian is fearless and an absolute hoot. There are many other trekkers, quite watchable. The Egypt trip featured Megan McCormick. There is even an Indian (guessing she was born in the UK) -- Shilpa Mehta, and I quite enjoyed her Northern Spain travel video. PBS keeps messing around with the airtime of this program, otherwise I would surely watch every episode.

Check your local listing and try one episode. If you love travel, more likely than not, you'll love the program.

Category: Travel.